AGENCIES: England began its winter tour of New Zealand on a high with a seven-wicket victory in the first Twenty20 in Christchurch.
James Vince struck a fine 59 off 38 balls as England overhauled a target of 154 with nine balls to spare in Chris Silverwood’s first game as head coach.
Ross Taylor made 44 in New Zealand’s 153-5, with Chris Jordan taking 2-28 and debutant Pat Brown 1-30.
The second game of the five-match series is in Wellington on Sunday.
England, who has rested several first-choice players, made the most of winning the toss, with New Zealand unable to find any fluency with the bat.
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